Contraband ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Contraband ( noun )

1. Goods that are illegal to possess or transport.
2. Something that is smuggled.

Origin:

From the french contrebande, meaning "smuggling", from contrebandier "smuggler", from contrebande "smuggling", from italian contrabbando, from contra- "against" + bando "ban".

Examples:

1. The smugglers that were found to be involved in the contraband trade were closed down.
2. The contraband items were discovered during a routine search of the ship.
3. The smugglers that were found to be involved in the contraband trade were closed down.
4. The contraband items were discovered during a routine search of the ship.
5. He was arrested for possession of contraband drugs.

(As a verb)

Contraband ( verb )

1. Goods that are illegal to possess or transport.
2. Something that is smuggled.

Origin:

From the french contrebande, meaning "smuggling", from contrebandier "smuggler", from contrebande "smuggling", from italian contrabbando, from contra- "against" + bando "ban".

Examples:

1. The smugglers that were found to be involved in the contraband trade were closed down.
2. The contraband items were discovered during a routine search of the ship.
3. The smugglers that were found to be involved in the contraband trade were closed down.
4. The contraband items were discovered during a routine search of the ship.
5. He was arrested for possession of contraband drugs.